Closings and Cancellations
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Closings and Cancellations brought to you by Sugar Mountain Resort
Who Is Closed Today?
For Friday Jan 23
Due to severe winter weather in the forecast, Lees-McRae College will hold classes virtually on Friday, Jan. 23 and Monday, Jan. 26. Administrative offices will remain open during this time.
Students who are able to do so are strongly encouraged to leave campus for the duration of the storm. Campus services will be available throughout the weekend for residential students who remain on campus.
With an abundance of caution, the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce is postponing Saturday events(Polar Bear Plunge, Rotary Chili Challenge, WinterFest Beer Garden) to Saturday, January 31. Ticket holders will be contacted directly, and a full alternate schedule will be posted to BlowingRockWinterFest.com
In preparation for the upcoming storm, a shelter will open at Ashe County High School located at 184 Campus Drive in West Jefferson on Saturday, January 24, beginning at 10:00 a.m. This location will provide a safe place for those impacted. Pets will be transported to a separate facility.”
